{"id":1116,"date":"2026-06-03T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1116"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:36:12","slug":"summer-2026-meal-programs-around-the-valley-where-to-get-free-low-cost-meals-during-school-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1116","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2026 meal programs around the Valley: Where to get free, low-cost meals during school break"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Valley school districts and community centers are offering meals throughout the summer for children, teens, and adults in need of healthy, nutritious food.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1114\">One year after Officer Gabriel Facio\u2019s death, Apache Junction police say his memory makes them stronger<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABC15&#8217;s Smart Shopper team has compiled a list of locations where both children and parents can get free or low-cost meals during the summer months. <\/p>\n<p>See the list below, or check out this interactive map for more options.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Laveen School District<\/b> <\/h2>\n<p>All children 18 years of age and younger may enjoy a nutritious breakfast and lunch during the summer break. All kids\u2019 meals are free. There are no income requirements, and you do not need to register. Children do not need to be enrolled in a Laveen school to participate.<\/p>\n<p>Adult meals are available for purchase at school sites only; breakfast is $3, and lunch is $5.<\/p>\n<p>Families participating at the locations below must consume meals on-site. Food cannot be taken to-go.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Days of Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lunch<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Desert Meadows<\/td>\n<td>May 26 \u2013 July 24<br \/>(closed 7\/3)<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Fri.<\/td>\n<td>7:30 a.m. \u2013 8:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Laveen<\/td>\n<td>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Thur.<\/td>\n<td>8:15 a.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>M.C. Cash<\/td>\n<td>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Thur.<\/td>\n<td>8:15 a.m. \u2013 8:45 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:30 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rogers Ranch<\/td>\n<td>May 26 \u2013 July 23<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Thur.<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cesar Chavez Community Center<\/td>\n<td>May 26 \u2013 July 31<br \/>(closed 6\/18, 6\/19, 7\/3, 7\/9 &amp; 7\/24)<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Fri.<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. \u2013 8:45 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Mountain Community Center<\/td>\n<td>May 26 \u2013 July 31<br \/>(closed 6\/18, 6\/19, 7\/3 &amp; 7\/9)<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Fri.<\/td>\n<td>8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>South Phoenix Youth Center<\/td>\n<td>June 1 -July 23<br \/>(Closed 6\/18, 6\/19, 7\/3 &amp; 7\/15)<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Fri.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0No Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Playa Margarita Recreation Center<\/td>\n<td>June 1 -July 23<br \/>(Closed 6\/18, 6\/19, 7\/3 &amp; 7\/15)<\/td>\n<td>Mon \u2013 Fri<\/td>\n<td>\u00a09:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Mesa Public Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Mesa Public Schools Food &amp; Nutrition Department is offering the USDA Summer Food Service Program. This program provides freebreakfast and lunch for children 18 years of age and younger at participating sites. Free meals are available in the cafeteria during meal service times. Meals are not available for \u201cgrab &amp; go\u201d, per USDA regulations. Adults can eat breakfast for $3 and lunch for $5.<\/p>\n<p><b>Elementary Schools<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>School<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Start Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>End Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Days<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Breakfast Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Lunch Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Address<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Emerson<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/5\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:15\u20138:45 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:30 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>415 N Westwood, Mesa, AZ 85201<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Eisenhower<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:00\u20138:30 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:15 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>848 N Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Highland<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:00\u20138:20 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>3042 E Adobe St, Mesa, AZ 85213<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jefferson<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:30\u20138:50 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>120 S Jefferson Ave, Mesa, AZ 85208<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>K-8 STEM Acad.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:00\u20138:20 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6650 E Raftriver St, Mesa, AZ 85215<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lowell<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:30\u20138:50 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>920 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Summit Elementary<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:00\u20138:20 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1560 W Summit Pl, Chandler, AZ 85224<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Webster<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:30\u20138:50 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>202 N Sycamore, Mesa, AZ 85201<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Junior High Schools<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>School<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Start Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>End Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Days<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Breakfast Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Lunch Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Address<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Brimhall<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Thur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:15\u20138:45 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:45\u201312:15 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>4949 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kino<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Thur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:15\u20138:45 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:45\u201312:15 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>848 N Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rhodes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Thur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7:30\u20138:00 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1860 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stapley<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Thur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:15\u20138:45 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:45\u201312:15 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>High Schools<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><b>School<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Start Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>End Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Days<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Breakfast Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Lunch Time<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Address<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Notes<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mesa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5\/26\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7:40\u20138:40 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:30\u201312:15 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Red Mountain<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/12\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7:45\u20138:00 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>12:00\u201312:30 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7301 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skyline Pool*<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Thur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>8:00\u20139:00 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>11:00\u201312:30 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>845 S Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meals at aquatic center<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Westwood<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/1\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>6\/25\/2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mon\u2013Fri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7:30\u20138:00 AM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>12:00\u201312:30 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>945 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Peoria and Peoria Unified Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Peoria Unified School District offers free summer breakfast and lunch at select schools throughout the district. <\/p>\n<p>Meals are free for anyone 18 and younger. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2 and lunch for $4. <\/p>\n<p>For a list of schools and hours these meals are served, visit their website.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Peoria also serves free and low-cost hot dinners during summer break through the Peoria Summer Dinner Program at William L. Patena Community Center (8335 W. Jefferson St.).<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1112\">US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meals are available June 1 through July 16, Monday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Meals are free for youth 18 and younger. Adults ages 19 and older may purchase a meal for $4.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 623-773-7436 or visit this website.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Phoenix Elementary School District #1<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is proud to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free breakfast and lunch meals to all children 18 years old and younger throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p>No application, registration, or sign-up is required.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>School<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates &amp; Days<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lunch<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bethune $<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capitol $<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emerson $<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>May 27 \u2013 June 18<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Herrera<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lowell<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Magnet Traditional $<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:30\u20139:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shaw Montessori<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 June 12<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20138:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Whittier $<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>May 26 \u2013 June 18<\/p>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00\u20139:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201312:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Community Partnerships Offering Free Summer Meals<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dates &amp; Days<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lunch<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vernell Coleman<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 &#8211; July 24<\/p>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00-9:00 a.m.\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eastlake Park<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>May 26 &#8211; July 31<\/p>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00-9:00 a.m.\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Harmon Park<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 &#8211; July 24\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:00-9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00-12:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hayden Park<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 &#8211; July 24<\/p>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>9:00-10:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00-1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>University Park<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>June 1 &#8211; July 31\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday &#8211; Friday\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>8:30-9:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Scottsdale Unified School District<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Every Wednesday from June 3 to July 22, Scottsdale Community College hosts Scottsdale Unified School District&#8217;s food program, thanks in part to strong community partnerships. <\/p>\n<p>Through their family-friendly distribution model, the program helped reduce hunger, maintain connections with students, and provide critical support when school is not in session.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Skyline Prep Charter Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Skyline Prep Charter Schools are offering free summer meals for school-aged children. <br \/>Breakfast: 7:30 &#8211; 8 a.m.<br \/>Lunch: 11 &#8211; 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Success School (Surprise)<\/b> <\/h2>\n<p>Meals will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, without charge, at Arizona Charter Academy (16025 N Dysart Rd.) from June 2 &#8211; June 12, 2026, Monday to Friday<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Lunch: 10:30 &#8211;  11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><b><i>This is not an exhaustive list of summer meals around the Valley. Know of a meal service we missed? 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